Military Aviation Digest — Week 45, 2023
Week 45, 2023 · 6 Nov – 12 Nov 2023
Between 6 November and 12 November 2023, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 4 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 3 countries and 3 aircraft types.
3events · 4lost/retired · 3countries · 3aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Mi-8
Eastern Ukraine |
-2 active |
Remains recorded in a dump.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 8 Nov | 🇺🇸 United States |
MQ-9 Reaper
Off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen |
-1 active |
USAF MQ-9 Reaper shot down by Houthi air defenses over Yemeni territorial waters — first US aircraft loss of the Red Sea crisis.
abcnews.go.com |
| 7 Nov | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Su-24
Soledar, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Remains found in Soledar, likely lost earlier.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 45 of 2023?
3 air force events were recorded between 6 November–12 November 2023, spanning 3 countries and 3 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
4 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 3 reported events.